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Player profiles for the 2014-15 season...

Katie Anderton

Rovers’ record goalscorer, Katie first joined the club in 2003 and netted her 200th goal in Rovers’ colours in a 5-0 victory over Blackburn Community Sports Club in November 2013. She joined hometown team Preston North End during the second half of last season, but recently returned for a third spell with the club, where she has been reunited with former team-mates. A tall and skilful striker, Katie scored an international goal against Scotland at Wembley in 1999 and was named in Hope Powell’s provisional 30-player England squad ahead of the 2007 World Cup.

Kelly Bourne

A Wales Under-19 international, Kelly first joined Rovers in November 2013 from Cardiff City, where she had spent the previous two-and-a-half years. The 20-year-old is a tenacious, hard-working and energetic holding midfielder, who likes to get on the ball from deep. An international team-mate of Rovers goalkeeper Gemma Jackson, Kelly has represented her country in Russia, Hungary and at the European Women’s Under-19 Championship finals on home soil. She rejoined the club in November.

Karen Boyle

Former Everton and England youth international ‘Kaz’ joined Rovers in October.

Millie Chandarana

A central defender by trade, Millie is the only Centre of Excellence graduate to be taken on by Rovers this summer. Despite her lack of experience at this level, Millie is a promising young talent and Rovers are pleased to provide her with the opportunity to play first team football.

Amie Fleming

Amie has been handed the captain’s armband for the 2014-15 season. Formerly of Liverpool Ladies, Amie spent some time in America on a football scholarship and Rovers fought off strong interest from other Premier League clubs to sign the tenacious midfielder in September 2013. Tough in the tackle, but also possessing an eye for a pass, Amie adds physicality to the Rovers midfield. She is hard working, committed, skilful and a great role model amidst an experienced squad.

Sophie Flynn

Sophie came through Rovers’ Centre of Excellence after being picked up from Lammack Juniors at the age of 11. She is a consistently tough and tenacious midfield competitor, who leads by example. Former captain of Rovers Reserves, Sophie made her first team debut at the age of 16. She is a composed and quality player, with a great eye for a pass.

Rhian Hallows

Pacy forward Rhian joins Rovers from Manchester City’s youth team. An exciting prospect for the future, Rhian has an eye for goal and will be one of Rovers’ youngest recruits.

Jess Holbrook

New signing Jess was in the squad of Women’s Super League champions Liverpool, before making the move to Manchester City, where she competed for a starting place with new midfield partner Lynda Shepherd. Former clubs also include Everton and Leeds. An England youth international, Jess is a great character and has bags of experience.

Jo Hutcheson

A Scottish international goalkeeper, Jo joined Rovers in the summer of 2013. She has previous experience of playing in the top division of Scottish Women’s football, representing both Hibernian and Spartans. She possesses a wealth of experience and provides a commanding physical presence in the Rovers goal.

Gemma Jackson

Rovers’ second-choice keeper, Gemma is a Welsh Under-19 international, who is technically very good. She joined reigning Women’s Super League champions Liverpool in January 2014, but returned to the club in November.

Sophie Jones

A brave and exciting player, Sophie is a summer signing from Preston, where she was a prolific goalscorer before she suffered an injury last season. A left-sided attacker, with plenty of pace and energy, Sophie came on and scored the winning goal against Rovers in the 2014 Lancashire FA Womens Challenge Cup final.

Steph Marsh

Steph first arrived at Rovers from Everton’s Reserves in August 2012. She is an attack-minded left-back, who has good technical ability and a great attitude. Scored a number of goals in her first season at the club from a more advanced position. She joined Women’s Super League side Manchester City in December 2013, but returned to Rovers in November.

Sophia Riccio

Sophia signed for Rovers in September from Liverpool Ladies, where she had progressed through the youth ranks from the age of 11.

Millie Shaw

Quick, tall, athletic and skilful, midfielder Millie joins Rovers from Everton’s development squad, having learned her trade at Manchester United’s Centre of Excellence.

Danielle Sheen

A proven goalscorer at this level, Danielle is a summer signing from Everton’s development squad. She first joined the club from Liverpool in July 2009 and scored countless goals, including an equaliser at Ewood Park against Arsenal, before making the move to Leeds. She’s quick, hard working and has got a good attitude, and her welcome return is a real coup for the club.

Lynda Shepherd

A tough-tackling leader in the middle of the park, Lynda returns to Rovers following her release from Women’s Super League side Manchester City. The former England Under-21 international, who enjoyed a successful spell at the club between 2005 and 2010, has bags of experience within the women’s game and adds real presence to the Rovers midfield.

Alex Taylor

Still only 18, Alex joins Rovers from Everton’s development squad, having come through their Centre of Excellence. A wide midfielder, who can also play as an attacking full-back, Alex is absolutely rapid, a physical presence and is one to watch.

Nicky Twohig

After taking a break from the game last year, Nicky returns to Rovers for the 2014-15 season feeling fresh and rejuvenated. A brave and commanding central defender, the 27-year-old is a powerful presence in both boxes and is entering her fifth spell at the club.

Vicky Westerman

This hard-working holding midfielder has added strength and experience to the Rovers squad since signing from Leicester City. A strong and combative player, ‘Westy’ relishes a tackle and inspires those around her with her commitment and leadership.